24 February 2012 Last updated at 11:29 ET

Troubled NHS trust boss quits job

The chief executive of an NHS trust which is being investigated over the deaths of a number of babies is to resign.

Canada geese on the shores of WindermereLake geese cull prompts petition

A petition protesting about the proposed cull of up to 200 Canada geese is handed in to authorities in the Lake District.

Man comes forward in rape probe

A dog walker who police wanted to speak to as a possible witness following a rape in Cumbria has come forward.

Richard Moss Article written by Richard Moss Richard Moss Political editor, North East & Cumbria

Search begins for Portas Pilots

44 minutes ago

Run-down high streets across the UK are scrambling to become Portas Pilots with the offer of £100,000 and the help of retail guru, Mary Portas.

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